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   align

   /əˈlʌɪn/

   verb

   • 1. place or arrange (things) in a straight line: "the desks are aligned in straight rows facing forwards" Similar line uprangearrange in lineput in orderput in rows/columnsstraighten (up)marshalorientplacepositiondisposesituateset
   • ▪ put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions: "the fan blades are carefully aligned"
   • ▪ lie in a straight line, or in correct relative positions: "the pattern of the border at the joint should align perfectly"
   • 2. give support to (a person, organization, or cause): "newspapers usually align themselves with certain political parties"
   • ▪ come together in agreement or alliance: "all of them must now align against the foe" Similar allyaffiliateassociatejoinsidesympathizebe in leagueunitecombinejoin (up)join forcesform an allianceteam upband togethercooperatecollaboratethrow in one's lotmake common cause

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French aligner, from a- (from Latin ad-ad-) + ligner (see line1).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALIGN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALIGN definition: 1. to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line: 2. to be the same…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     ALIGN meaning: 1. to put two or more things into a straight...

   • Traditional

     ALIGN translate: 使成一條直線；對準；校直. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Align, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ALIGN definicja: 1. to put two or more things into a...

   • Simplified

     ALIGN translate: 使成一条直线；对准；校直. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Align: French Translation

     ALIGN translate: (s’)aligner, s’aligner (sur). Learn more in...

   • Align Spanish Translation

     ALIGN translate: alinear, estar alineado, alinear, estar...

   • Align: Russian Translation

     ALIGN translate: располагать по одной линии или параллельно...

   • Align: Thai Translation

     ALIGN translate: จัดให้เป็นแนวเดียวกัน, ทำให้เห็นพ้องกัน....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alignAlign Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb align, which means to bring into line or alignment, or to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related phrases of align.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › alignALIGN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Align means to arrange in a straight line, adjust according to a line, or bring into agreement or cooperation. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, and origin from Dictionary.com.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionalign verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   align. [intransitive, transitive] align (something) (with something) to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight line. Make sure the shelf is aligned with the top of the cupboard.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › alignALIGN - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word align, which can mean to support a group, to place something parallel, or to line up. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and translations of align in different languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › alignALIGN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb align in different contexts, such as politics, geometry, electronics, and psychology. Compare the pronunciation and synonyms of align in American and British English.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › alignAlign Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the verb align, which means to arrange in a line or so as to be parallel. See examples of how to use align in sentences and find similar words.